As we approach the 4th of July weekend, many Michigan residents will soon be hitting the road for vacations they’ve had to wait a bit…
Many lighthouses in West Michigan have become local icons thanks to their bright red color (Grand Haven, Holland, South Haven, Muskegon) and there are a…
Many small towns and cities in Michigan have an iconic landmark that they are known for. In Croswell, a city with 2,400 residents in Sanilac…
One of the most recognizable remnants of Michigan’s mining history in the Keweenaw is the Quincy Dredge Number Two, which is easily seen when driving…
The Petoskey stone has been Michigan’s state stone since 1965, and has been one of the most sought-after beach treasures in the Northern Lower Peninsula…
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is home to many waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, and stunning natural features like Lake of the Clouds. Nonesuch Falls…
Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…
Very few wooden covered bridges remain in Michigan. The Ada Covered Bridge, Fallasburg Covered Bridge, Langley Covered Bridge, and Zehnder’s Holz Brucke Bridge are a…
The Manistee River is the fourth longest in Michigan, flowing through the Northern Lower Peninsula for 190 miles before it reaches Lake Michigan. The Manistee…
Michigan’s historical marker program is one of the most impressive in the country, with more than 1,800 sites featuring the well-recognized green plaques with gold…